What is the meaning of ceiling?

noun

  • The overhead upper surface of a covered space.
    • usage: "he hated painting the ceiling"
  • Meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds. (
  • An upper limit on what is allowed.
    • usage: "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices"
  • Maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions. ).
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